For all Foden’s ample qualities he probably doesn’t ghost into the area unmarked aswell as Gundogan does yet. Hence that’s probably why he wanted Gundogan further forward.
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Crystal Palace (H) Post Match Thread
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For all Foden’s ample qualities he probably doesn’t ghost into the area unmarked aswell as Gundogan does yet. Hence that’s probably why he wanted Gundogan further forward.
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No, it was because Liverpool were 4 points in front.This only wasn’t the game to do it in because we lost!
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For all Foden’s ample qualities he probably doesn’t ghost into the area unmarked aswell as Gundogan does yet. Hence that’s probably why he wanted Gundogan further forward.
But we created absolutely fuck all from the middle of the park from deep.
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You can always pick the bones out of team selection when there has been some rotation and the result goes wrong but the reality is he had picked similar teams plenty over the last 12 months and we have scraped wins so nobody cares. I’m more concerned about how we have reacted to going behind yesterday and at Chelsea. We haven’t maintained our composure and carried on playing our game, we have lost our shape and not looked remotely like turning things around. Very out of character. Imo regardless of fixture congestion, he needs to go full strength for the next couple of weeks and ensure we get some momentum going again. Might also be an idea to see if we can sort out some help for fern in January rather than waiting till summer. Although getting the right player in January is sure to be challenging.
The underlying reason maybe spot on, but Pep's choice was not. In fact it probably was arrogant and he deserves to be shot down because of it.
I’m almost certain Pep didn’t underestimate Palace’s capabilities. I’m sure it wasn’t an arrogant selection, in hindsight maybe he got it wrong, but in reality he’s just trying to get or keep all players as fresh as possible for this busy time.
No, it was because Liverpool were 4 points in front.
Well we can’t wait till we’re four points ahead cos that time may not come for a while.
But we created absolutely fuck all from the middle of the park from deep.
But we created enough chances in the first half to win the game. It’s one of those games where we were below par and full credit to CP for taking advantage.
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Many seem to forget we played midweek and have played more games than Liverpool already, I just don’t think it’s possible to win everything, certainly the premier league and champions league in the same season, something has to give, I can see a scenario were Liverpool win the league but we win the champions league, little will be made of our victory as we bought it but the wankfest over Liverpool will continue if they win the premier league. Both teams will drop more points in the coming months but I think it’s the injuries that will tell the most, Liverpool get suspensions or injuries to key players they will have to either change style or suffer the consequences.
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That game was a perfect representation of why its so hard to retain the title. I never want to see a scouser or a rag happy either, so bit of a shit day all round tbh.
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No, but the league cup or FA Cup later on may have been a better shout.Well we can’t wait till we’re four points ahead cos that time may not come for a while.